The Northwest EdTech Study Tour
Hosted by Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ
16th October 20025 9:30 - 2:00pm
The Northwest EdTech Study Tour
Hosted by Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ
16th October 20025 9:30 - 2:00pm
The event
This Northwest EdTech Hub event is designed to showcase the effective use of EdTech from a range of subject areas across a successful Secondary school, including a Study Tour with lesson visits and a live demonstration literacy lesson
Agenda
Welcome/introduction to the day
The Ribblesdale EdTech Journey
Understand the vision, the change management process and how positive outcomes were secured through effective leadership.
EdTech Study Tour - Lesson visits
Tour the school and visit lessons in situ, as they happen
Live Lesson Demonstration - Literacy focus
Witness a demonstration lesson with live commentary explaining the pedagogical thinking behind the use of technology to secure the best outcomes for all learners
Lunch
Presentation and Q/A from Senior leaders from across the EdTech Hubs Programme
PedTech Impact
Award-winning CEO, Phil Hedger (LEO Academy Trust), will share his experiences on leading one of the most successful Multi-Academy Trusts in England to embed EdTech across the curriculum and beyond. Find out more about LEO Academy Trust's acclaimed PedTech approach, highlighting how their strategic use of technology has led to significant gains in pupil attainment, deepened inclusivity in the classroom, while also saving teachers time. Drawing on LEO's journey from a 1:1 device deployment to a research-driven EdTech ecosystem, Phil will detail how the Trust prioritises pedagogical innovation, also outlining their current focus on AI in education. Explore how LEO is empowering both teachers and students to use AI tools effectively to enhance teaching & learning, and prepare for a future defined by digital and AI literacy.
Lee Small
Assistant Headteacher
Ribblesdale School
Paul Edge
Head of School
Ribblesdale School
Ty Goddard
EdTech Uk/EdTech Hubs Lead
Bob Usher
LGfL/ EdTech Hubs Lead
Phil Hedger
CEO
LEO Acamdey Trust
Reasons to attend
Attendees will be equipped with resources and information so that back at school they can:
Understand the role of technology to enhance the effectiveness of everyday teaching and learning with examples
Advice on how to engage members of the senior management team in managing the required change
Ideas on how to fund the EdTech adoption and developments in a sustainable way
Develop inclusive practice using existing technology in school
Previous EdTech Study Tour at Ribblesdale School
Ribblesdale School's Study Tour still took place on January 18, 2023, despite the snow.
Northwest
Study Tour Highlights
January 2023
Watch a summary of the Northwest EdTech Hub Tour hosted by Ribblesdale Secondary School in Clitheroe.
Educators from the Northwest region were able to see the school in action during the school day with a tour of lessons covering Literacy, RE, Geography, MFL and History followed by an expert panel discussion with a Q & A for visitors.
Expert panel discussion
A panel of senior and curriculum leaders discussed how strategic planning and technology use can improve student engagement and achievement while ensuring all staff are on board with the changes.
1.Introduction to the expert panel
2. Expert panel responds to questions from visitors who have been on school tour